Why do deep-water waves sometimes break instead of just getting bigger? . a. the waves can’t grow any more in size because there is less energy in the open ocean wave than there is in a near shore wave. b. the waves can’t grow any more in size because the energy from the winds is equal to the energy lost by the waves breaking and then leaving the fetch zone. c. the waves can’t grow any more in size because they are losing energy as it is transferred from the water to the wind.